Hi folks - I have just got an XDA Exec which is presently running WM5 with all the O2 (UK) firmware and apps loaded
I want to upgrade and have been trawling the posts here for clues to the latest/best ROM to use - WM6.1 or WM6.5
And.. I'm confused - too many posts and too many ROM versions..
The one that seems to stand out is Tomal's ROMs but again - which is best?
Also, how do I install the ROM? (I will re-read the forum in case I missed it!)
My head's like mush (not surprising with having a hyperactive 2 year old to contend with as well!! )
Good Rom
Hi There
It is difficult to say which is the best ROM as they all meet different needs for different users, but if you want a fast, stable and all round good ROM, then go for TOMAL's 8.2.
I have flashed many roms but always seem to come back to this one.
I mean no disrespect to the other great chefs it's just my personal opinion and long may thier excellent work continue.
To learn about flashing go to the Universal WIKI page and have a deep read, you can find it at the top of the Universal page.
And just to say congrats on choosing a decent phone
Thanks Dixiesmu, I'll take a look at the wiki page and search for Tomal's 8.2 ROM...
You can try also VNint WM6.1 rom, it's fast and stable
Thanks Win_XP..
Trying to download the Vista USB Driver (Running Win7) but stupid Rapidshare wont let me :~(
There is no such "best ROM"
What is best for me could be not for you
Try several till you get your personal best and let us know!
Gattancha said:
Thanks Win_XP..
Trying to download the Vista USB Driver (Running Win7) but stupid Rapidshare wont let me :~(
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Dose it say that there server are fu or overloaded?
i had the same problm n had to wait to 10pm and downloadin a 'off-peak' time
Related
I've been trying to get help on another thread but no one is helping.These cabs are mainly ment for WM6, but is there a way to patch these for WM5? Check out the link here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=331955
Thanx! =)
Umm upgrade to Wm6.
Toodeep said:
Umm upgrade to Wm6.
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I agree. It is time to upgrade my friend... There are so many roms out there that are almost 100% stable with everything working and not all of them include all of the extra crap either... If you wanted to keep the same general look going on and not the touchflo if thats what you're trying to avoid, then look into some of the professional roms instead of the touch roms.
A good example is TNT5.0 Professional. It has all the amendaties of WM5 but also supports all of the WM6 software.
...Thats my opinion anyway
I have
I've updated to WM6 many times with multiple roms, but they tend to lag in performance. Though one rom looks promicing is this one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=331812
BUT! It's a Hermes rom and I have no Idea how to flash that onto a wizard. So instead of risking my Wizard to brick, I was hoping someone could possibly patch those cabs for WM5.
If anyone is looking for a little project, please patch those cabs on the first post.
Thank you
i use TNE with over clocking, with no problems. just as fast as wm5 if not faster.
touch no evil.
and dont flash a wm6 rom that wasnt built for the wizard.
Artzmaster01 said:
I've updated to WM6 many times with multiple roms, but they tend to lag in performance. Though one rom looks promicing is this one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=331812
BUT! It's a Hermes rom and I have no Idea how to flash that onto a wizard. So instead of risking my Wizard to brick, I was hoping someone could possibly patch those cabs for WM5.
If anyone is looking for a little project, please patch those cabs on the first post.
Thank you
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give this rom a try. It was originally made by its right but I personally modified it to have a larger page pool and is quite fast.
It is a touchflo rom though... Not sure how fond you are of those style roms...
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TM2N1W2R
???????????
Well does anyone just have the base WM6 rom that I can flash? Nothing custom, just the standard, factory WM6 rom? Cuz that would be the only way I would be willing to upgrade. If not then I just want the cabs to work on WM5.
Artzmaster01 said:
Well does anyone just have the base WM6 rom that I can flash? Nothing custom, just the standard, factory WM6 rom? Cuz that would be the only way I would be willing to upgrade. If not then I just want the cabs to work on WM5.
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Well there is TNT Official... It's the closest to an actual OFFICIAL Wizard WM6 rom as you are going to get...
Install that(it is CLEAN, nothing on it really) and you can install anything you want if you're not interested in a custom rom.
You could also give this a once over...
*Updated 9/27/07 8:30am* BETA TESTERS NEEDED! The Real Official WM6 OS
I’ve been trying out a few different ROMs since I got my Wizard like 4 days ago. Im going to try and put all the WM6 ROMs here to download since there all over the forum. Still A lot more to try out. Im including the Forum link for Discussion and Download link of my own.
Heres the link to my folder where I keep the files just go thru and selected the one want
Wizard Mobile 6 ROMs
Here is wat is there so far will be updating
SNN Diamond Edition WM 6.1 build 19209
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=386668
WM6.1 Slim 4.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=367375
WM 6.1 CE OS.19588 from Diamond
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=395173
GM v3.0 Diamond
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2633931
WM6 ANTC V2.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1695221
AMP v2 Pro & Vanilla
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=384372
TNT.20273 Pro HTC Home Free
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=414518
XDA Mobile 6 r5 Full
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=355591
Again?!
This is already threaded and in an sticky my man!!!
Yah, no offense, but I have already done this, and I have included descriptions and information about them aswell. We appreciate what you are trying to do, but it has already been done. If you would like to contribute to my thread, then please feel free to do so.
well my fault guys yea i seen the post u can delete if u want
josh good man i love this thread ,and keep up the work man i downloaded all ya rom ,and its not like you copying thr threads this is all the roms you got and tried on your wizard rite ,so im waiting for your next one ,you making it easy for us newbies to find the roms cause to be honest these roms are all over the place ,bring sum dissipline ere rite
please help me with my wizard
i got wizard 8125 from my friend. at the same time i had samsung blackjack2. i found this site that helped me to flash the BJ2 from WM5 to WM6, without any problems. but now im trying to take care of Wizard, and the whole process of flashing crashes,and i get screen with 3 colors(RGB) and my Windows Vista gives me a report that updating software has stopped working. can any one help me???? please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vista bites for flashing
well the basics of flashing are read! read ! read !
full charge on the battery
the tri color screen is the boot screen
use xp its way better and few glitches
find the rom
make sure if you have a G3 or G4 wizard
G3 IPL / SPL are 2.xx format (eg.. 2.26 2.21 3.08)
G4 IPL / SPL are 2.xx.xxx format
to flash a rom you must be unlocked read about the methods
for each wizard the G3 and G4
and happy flashing
Hi to everybody
i'm new of this forum and a noob too .
I've gotten a HTC Universal G3 version.
I've read a lot of threads about flashing Htc Universal but the most of them are refering to Htc Wizard.
I have a laptop with Windows Vista OS, and i would like to flash my Universal G3 version with an updated ROM, possibly a stable version of WM6.5 (or 6.1, it's the same)
Could you show me le last, simple and secure way to do this ?
I'm very confusing, so anyone can help me, do it !!!
Many thks
johnjohnmel
P.S. Does it exist an hacking hardware guide to change Wifi module from 802.11b to 802.11g ?
johnjohnmel said:
Hi to everybody
i'm new of this forum and a noob too .
I've gotten a HTC Universal G3 version.
I've read a lot of threads about flashing Htc Universal but the most of them are refering to Htc Wizard.
I have a laptop with Windows Vista OS, and i would like to flash my Universal G3 version with an updated ROM, possibly a stable version of WM6.5 (or 6.1, it's the same)
Could you show me le last, simple and secure way to do this ?
I'm very confusing, so anyone can help me, do it !!!
Many thks
johnjohnmel
P.S. Does it exist an hacking hardware guide to change Wifi module from 802.11b to 802.11g ?
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Welcome to the forum
By now not any wm6.5 is STABLE, and if it´s your first time flashing I would strongly recommend to install a 6.1 stable ROM, for that I can recommend Tomal 8.5 or 8.81 ROM´s, they are just great!!
Also if you can flash in XP is easier than in Vista. anyway here instructions for flashing with vista http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313001
For learning how to, please reade the Wiki here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Universal
Good luck and please dont forget to vote!
Hello,
Welcome to the forum,
I would strongly stick with what Orb says here and stick to 6.1. as well as 6.5 being very new, it also uses a lot of ram to run. you find yourself having to reset to reclaim used ram. To start using 6.5 you need a 128mb upgrade.
TAKE YOUR TIME, do nothing until you are SURE you know what to do!
Have fun
Jay
orb3000 said:
Welcome to the forum
By now not any wm6.5 is STABLE, and if it´s your first time flashing I would strongly recommend to install a 6.1 stable ROM, for that I can recommend Tomal 8.5 or 8.81 ROM´s, they are just great!!
Also if you can flash in XP is easier than in Vista. anyway here instructions for flashing with vista http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313001
For learning how to, please reade the Wiki here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Universal
Good luck and please dont forget to vote!
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Just by reading these guides have become confused.
The first thing i woud like to understand is what you can see in bootloader mode:
when i put my PDA in bootloader mode i can see only a dark monitor with this 2 writtens :
upward : "serial"
bottom : "v1.00"
This is my IPL/SPL version ? So if i've understood well my PDA it's a G3 model, is it right ?
Looking at this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435
i've understood i need to downgrade my PDA to 1.05 ROM, but mine have 1.00 ROM (look upward, refering to booloader mode), so this step will be not a downgrade for me, is it right ?
Could you help to understand this first things ?
Bye
johnjohnmel
HI
You're doing OK! it is indeed a G3 and when you plug it in to the pc's usb it will say USB instead of serial. now follow THIS to upgrade your bootloader. its off the WIKI HERE. read it, it will tell you loads. The biggest problem you will have is running Vista, I only use XP so I cant help you there.
Jay
EDIT...............just spotted THIS about Vista, hope it helps.
johnjohnmel said:
Hi to everybody
i'm new of this forum and a noob too .
I've gotten a HTC Universal G3 version.
I've read a lot of threads about flashing Htc Universal but the most of them are refering to Htc Wizard.
I have a laptop with Windows Vista OS, and i would like to flash my Universal G3 version with an updated ROM, possibly a stable version of WM6.5 (or 6.1, it's the same)
Could you show me le last, simple and secure way to do this ?
I'm very confusing, so anyone can help me, do it !!!
Many thks
johnjohnmel
P.S. Does it exist an hacking hardware guide to change Wifi module from 802.11b to 802.11g ?
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Untill now i have done only what "Duanes" has suggested (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313001) and you also suggested (upgrading bootlader).
About this last thing, i don't understand very well if i've upgraded or downgraded th bootloader, look this
Now what i have to do ?
Please help me, because i'm making meself confused.
Bye
johnjohnmel
P.S. Sorry for my bad english
johnjohnmel said:
Untill now i have done only what "Duanes" has suggested (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313001) and you also suggested (upgrading bootlader).
About this last thing, i don't understand very well if i've upgraded or downgraded th bootloader, look this
Now what i have to do ?
Please help me, because i'm making meself confused.
Bye
johnjohnmel
P.S. Sorry for my bad english
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Hello,
I would now suggest you download a good stable rom, such as TOMALS 8.5 STANDARD build rom onto your today screen connect your pda into the USB port and then follow the instructions for flashing in vista it will then load onto your pda. Now hard reset.
thats it! You can try others later on but its best to try a good solid stable rom first. Like I said use the standard build first.
Jay
responderman said:
Hello,
I would now suggest you download a good stable rom, such as TOMALS 8.5 STANDARD build rom onto your today screen connect your pda into the USB port and then follow the instructions for flashing in vista it will then load onto your pda. Now hard reset.
thats it! You can try others later on but its best to try a good solid stable rom first. Like I said use the standard build first.
Jay
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Hi, thanks a lot. Finally i solved.
It's MORE SIMPLE that it could seem.
So it's not more necessary to CID-unlock and to download UniversalRUU, becuase in the last ROM there is just inside program to upload new ROMs.
Maybe it's necessary to change WIKI instrunctions.
What do you think ?
Bye and thanks a lot again.
johnjohnmel
responderman said:
Hello,
I would now suggest you download a good stable rom, such as TOMALS 8.5 STANDARD build rom onto your today screen connect your pda into the USB port and then follow the instructions for flashing in vista it will then load onto your pda. Now hard reset.
thats it! You can try others later on but its best to try a good solid stable rom first. Like I said use the standard build first.
Jay
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Only 2 things go wrong.
Indeed it seems it doesn't function at all GPRS with my Tim italian Network. I've to try UMTS with 3 italian network.
Maybe it's a RADIO Rom version problem.
What can i do to solve this issue ?
Also i can i see in my Home the tipical screens with shortcuts to applications, contacts etc.
Bye
johnjohnmel
johnjohnmel said:
Also i can i see in my Home the tipical screens with shortcuts to applications, contacts etc.
Bye
johnjohnmel
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System tray is one way to add icons to the home screen, however they only appear in a row at the bottom and it is a bit of a fiddle. you might be better off adding a third party software like mobile shell 3.0 to your rom so you can customise your PDA.
Jay
i have O2 xda exec which has windows mobile 5
can anybody tell me the way and softwares how to update it to windows mobile 6.1 or latest.....
thx
Look up roms here
and as for the stuff to do it check the universal wiki
there r too much roms....and its confusing me
and i'm new to this forum and my pocket pc also
can u plz send me the link suitable for my pocket pc
I have O2 XDA EXEC having windows mobile 5.0 and i want to update it to 6.1 or latest......
THX
hey my friend,
A piece of advice when posting and especially as you are wanting to flash your device...... You need to read a whole heap first and understand what you are doing..... if you do not you will end up bricking ur device and end up a shiny paperweight....
Suggest you read the wiki page and as pilot says the relevant section on xda, and please dont flash if u dont understand the process because we will only see you in here asking for more help on how to unbrick yes?
Look and start here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Universal
If you arent prepared to read then you shouldnt flash ..
ps before my first flash i read for hours and days, making sure i understood what was happening, why it was and what to do if it went wrong. My first flash on my prophet didnt go right, but i knew after reading more why and how to correct it.
Good luck
thx dude
it helps me alot
also remember that the rom u choose is based on what you prefer. maybe pm some of the other roms users and see what they think of it
your lucky when i got my universal i never knew this site was here
[HTC UNIVERSAL - 29/05/09] "WM6.5" WWE v2.0 BETA8
where is the beta 8 ?
should i install this developed rom?
as long as your confidant to do so. what i would aslo recomend to do is also download an official rom or a 6.1 rom so if you dont like the 6.5 then u can go to a stable rom
yip, absolutely!! always have an official rom to hand..........top advice!!!
are setups of official rom of 6.1 or 6.5 available here ?
i am only finding 6.5 screen shots where is its official setup, if it is not then where is 6.1 setup
thx
THe universal is an old device and hence you wont get official 6.5 rom or even a 6.1 come to that lol. If you read the wiki page above like a said before you will find a link to all official roms
so 6.1 or 6.5 will not come to my device
it means i have to use this 5.0 version only ?
lol HTC wont bring out an official 6.1 or 6.5 rom for that device, its too old and they want people to buy new devices, hence why XDA is great!!!
You only need the official 5.0 if something goes wrong, my mate had the same device and used a m2d rom which was very nice, so flash away!!
ok thx
so it means i have to keep this wm 5 to my o2 xda exec..
lolz
lol
soz im prob not making myself clear,
Download and keep safe an offical 5.0 rom, dont use it unless flashing to cooked 6.1 goes wrong.
There are many good 6.1 roms in the forum, so go ahead and try some when you understand what you are doing
so i dont want to try it if it is not clear that 6.1 is supported ot not
i will only do if u r 100% sure that it is supported
take a look in the universal section, you'll find many 6.1 roms there my friend
shanalikhan said:
[HTC UNIVERSAL - 29/05/09] "WM6.5" WWE v2.0 BETA8
where is the beta 8 ?
should i install this developed rom?
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Hi mate
You have one of the best HTC devices ever build!!
I can recommend you Tomal wm 6.1 8.5 or 8.1 ROM´s
Actually wm6.5 ROM´s are in beta and are not so stable, and if its your first time flashing go for 6.1
Good luck,
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Hi mate
You have one of the best HTC devices ever build!!
Good luck,
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No offence meant Orb when i said its an old device
is officialwm 6.1 rom setup avalable here ???
and also the official wm 5 for if any error occurs
Hi first time poster.
I am the proud owner of a HTC touch pro 2.
Ive been reading on this site about the different roms eg Manila but goodness im so confused, im not really that tech pro. In my settings screen it says "TouchFlo 3D 2.1.38158.2", after some reading on this site it seems to me thats the manila version. is that right? if so how do i upgrade it so i can use the custom themes and skins.
Also i have windows 6.1 on my device atm. should/can i flash it? If so what is the recommended rom to put on (if thats the right way to put it)
Thanks in advance.
pboy_
Welcome aboard
have a deep read here to learn hot to upgrade your ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540
You can upgrade to wm6.5 if you want.
I can recommend Energy ROM´s
Leo= Manila 2.5 (slower for Rhodium)
Phoenix2= Manila 2.1 (better for Rhodium)
Good luck and enjoy!
thank you so much for your reply.
I just flashed my fone with hardspl but have yet to install a rom.
should i (do i have to) update my wm6.1 to wm6.5 to use the Energyroms?
i guess another way to put that question is, is it worth installing roms on my 6.1 or is it just simply better and wiser to upgrade to 6.5 and then flash a rom?
Give it a try!
Don´t be afraid, if you follow instructions all should be ok
And if you don´t like 6.5 you can always move it back easy!
thank you so much for your replies.
I cant seem to locat.e an upgrade rom for my fone and ive searched these and other forums like crazy, ive googled everything, been on the HTC website i just cant seem to locate it.
Rom version : 1.19.707.2 (51489)
Rom Date: 06/22/09
Radio Version: 3.55.25.27
Protocol Version: 61.25t.25.19U
Thats the infromation on my fone. i put up a thread in another forum and they just showed me the google link for the search and closed the thread. The search didnt help at all. Does anyone know where i can find the update FOR THIS.
Thank you so much
Do a search for Energy ROM´s